tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post6730983481673751660..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: Writers Supporting WritersLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-86258613371968161142011-07-12T15:28:11.619-07:002011-07-12T15:28:11.619-07:00Susan, you are a rocket scientist! Thank you for s...Susan, you are a rocket scientist! Thank you for sharing. How amazing. I'm thinking I may just need to pick your brain one day. Thank you!!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-84332136155795365972011-07-12T15:26:49.023-07:002011-07-12T15:26:49.023-07:00Angela, you are not boring! Small town and big cit...Angela, you are not boring! Small town and big city, what a great combo. And... you have big business husband. Super. We'll get lots of info from you! Thanks!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-54859158811123714002011-07-12T15:25:02.648-07:002011-07-12T15:25:02.648-07:00Thanks Erica, Sports, police, teacher, and sons......Thanks Erica, Sports, police, teacher, and sons... you do know a lot about everything. Thanks for sharing!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-50243468374891461912011-07-12T15:23:56.876-07:002011-07-12T15:23:56.876-07:00Theresa, I felt the exact same way! I too felt the...Theresa, I felt the exact same way! I too felt the writer's were a huge support. One of the reasons I wanted to become part of the community. Thanks for your comment!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-10875123120395672092011-07-12T15:22:54.166-07:002011-07-12T15:22:54.166-07:00Kris, I am sure that will help everyone! Thank you...Kris, I am sure that will help everyone! Thank you so much for partaking in the advice adventure.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-46597444195677446762011-07-11T19:21:38.778-07:002011-07-11T19:21:38.778-07:00Great idea! Here's me:
I have a lot of degree...Great idea! Here's me:<br /><br />I have a lot of degrees in engineering (B.S. Aerospace Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering) and know way more than anyone should about geekery. Have a young character who's a tech geek? Yup, been there.<br /><br />I've worked for NASA (Edwards Flight Research, Goddard Space Center, and Langley Research Center) designing rockets and scramjet engines and studying the effect of engine pollution on the upper atmosphere. I don't have a "yes, I'm a rocket scientist" t-shirt, but I bought one for my husband (he likes to build the little rockets. Our basement is on the watch list for explosives with the ATF).<br /><br />I've worked for GE designing aircraft engines, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (studying global warming). If you've got any tech questions, I can at least give it a stab.<br /><br />I also have three boys who are all math-science oriented, so we have a larger than average knowledge of wormholes and quantum mechanics in our household.<br /><br />So, feel free to ask! If I don't know the answer, you'll probably just pique my curiosity and then I'll have to look it up. :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-80856660727085539652011-07-11T07:24:09.243-07:002011-07-11T07:24:09.243-07:00Hmmm...I'm not sure what to add here, lol. I l...Hmmm...I'm not sure what to add here, lol. I live in Canada in Calgary (million+ population) but I grew up in a small town, so have the view points of both small town/big city living; we owned a grain farm growing up (grains, canola seed, etc) so I can tell you about all the work involved in that if needed; I have kids (boys) who are now both teens, and my hubby is a management consultant working with large businesses, so maybe if folks had those types of questions, I could ask him? <br /><br />Gheesh, I feel so boring! Some subject matter expert on life I am. LOL<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-19746520418976367062011-07-11T06:57:29.009-07:002011-07-11T06:57:29.009-07:00Hmm, seems like you guys already have most things ...Hmm, seems like you guys already have most things covered! We're both teachers, so we can help with some basic school questions, especially for non-US-citizens writing about people in US schools. My husband used to be a police officer - he doesn't keep up with all the new stuff, but if anyone has simple questions about arrest procedures, jails, etc., we might be able to help. We're also into popular sports - basketball, baseball, football if anyone has questions about playing or coaching those. <br /><br />Other than that, I second a lot of what others say - we raise dogs, live on a farm with beef cattle and crops, have 2 sons, and know a little about a lot of things!<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-77603985443111477132011-07-11T00:26:51.373-07:002011-07-11T00:26:51.373-07:00Fantastic idea! I'm a bit of a Jill of all tra...Fantastic idea! I'm a bit of a Jill of all trades. Happy to help if I can with anything concerning Pharmacology, martial arts, dog breeding, Chihuahuas (the dog, not the Mexican state) and Malaysia. You can find me at http://jc-martin.com/fighterwriter/J.C. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567971311643106302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-37019433869336406522011-07-10T20:32:02.698-07:002011-07-10T20:32:02.698-07:00Sorry, Hemmingway, but I disagree. When I attende...Sorry, Hemmingway, but I disagree. When I attended my first conference, I wondered what to expect. I was blown away by the support. That's how I see the writing community - as a supportive one.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-70500035740803546882011-07-10T20:19:22.270-07:002011-07-10T20:19:22.270-07:00Horses, showing, western, trail riding, endurance ...Horses, showing, western, trail riding, endurance riding. I have type 1 diabetes. And homeschooling. Been doing it for twenty years. I'm from the Keys, so I know swimming and water skiing. I live on a farm. But that's about it. Not much. Link to my blog: <a href="http://robyn-campbell.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Putting Pen To Paper</a><br /><br />Great idea. :-)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-6174794229269237532011-07-10T20:16:11.475-07:002011-07-10T20:16:11.475-07:00What an excellent idea! Let's see...I'm an...What an excellent idea! Let's see...I'm an editor for a small publisher. I'm also the project manager, so I deal with proofers, illustrators, and layout. I also am very involved with my son's hockey team - so if you need hockey tips, coaching expectations/practices/personalities or anything related to the game, I'm a pretty good resource for that. I live in Michigan, so I'm a water person. I've got two boys (12 and 10) and two dogs, and I spent 10 years working in the mortgage industry - rates, underwriting, closing, training, computer manuals. Not sure if any of that will help anyone, but I thought I'd put it out there. Visit me at http://adventuresthatscore.blogspot.com/<br /> KrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-10752015609139958222011-07-10T19:53:57.410-07:002011-07-10T19:53:57.410-07:00Julie, you have lots to offer! Three sons. What a ...Julie, you have lots to offer! Three sons. What a great family! And sports. I know someone will ask. Thank you for sharing!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-39521584406193521222011-07-10T19:52:34.587-07:002011-07-10T19:52:34.587-07:00Ange, Thank you so much for the great info. Englis...Ange, Thank you so much for the great info. English, Catholic and kids. You have a full life and lots of great experience to share. Thank you!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-75524162969449009282011-07-10T19:50:55.612-07:002011-07-10T19:50:55.612-07:00Lisa, Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing. I&...Lisa, Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm sure I'll have some psychology questions for you! And maybe more.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-4728523265988008932011-07-10T16:52:18.339-07:002011-07-10T16:52:18.339-07:00Yikes, I feel like I have nothing to offer! Um, I...Yikes, I feel like I have nothing to offer! Um, I'm an avid water skier, my family camps, I have three sons (that might help someone), I live in southern California. Me and my family all ride quads, or atv's. But I'm not a rocket scientist or neurosurgeon, so writers, I can't help you with that stuff!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-23202552865682279992011-07-10T15:59:55.520-07:002011-07-10T15:59:55.520-07:00Great idea Karlene!
I live in Australia, so any A...Great idea Karlene!<br /><br />I live in Australia, so any Australian related questions (culture, language, etc.) you can direct my way. I'm a primary school teacher, so I have a lot of experience with kids up to age 12. I have two young children, so I can also help with any questions on pregnancy and young kids. I live on a farm, so I can answer stuff on farm life (and what I can't, my husband can).<br /><br />I blog at thegracefuldoe.wordpress.com and I'm @gracefuldoe on Twitter<br /><br />Jo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-16244098657298822202011-07-10T14:59:16.533-07:002011-07-10T14:59:16.533-07:00Hello Karlene
What a wonderful idea. I come from L...Hello Karlene<br />What a wonderful idea. I come from London, England, so I should be able to help with all things English! I've worked in hospitals and doctors' surgeries and make dress jewellery as well as write. I have three young adult children, so can help out with highs and lows of family life (many more highs than lows!) I'm Catholic so can help with any questions regarding confession/communion/confirmation etc.<br />I blog at ange-aspiringnovelist.blogspot.com and will happily help anyone if I'm able!<br />Ange xx @angebartonAngela Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221068291904611525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-48589411228943257312011-07-10T09:23:16.057-07:002011-07-10T09:23:16.057-07:00Sounds fun. I have a BA in Psychology and experien...Sounds fun. I have a BA in Psychology and experience as a professional actress (mainly stage). I am Jewish (always have friends asking me questions about culture/religion and I don't mind at all). Don't know what else I could contribute to... But always happy to help!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-77529571842100370492011-07-10T09:06:45.271-07:002011-07-10T09:06:45.271-07:00Tina, all I can say is WOW! What a great resource ...Tina, all I can say is WOW! What a great resource of information you are. And in so many areas. Thank you for sharing. I'm seeing a story from your life. Wonderful! Looking forward to getting more and we can have quite a resource to draw from. Thank you!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-48873238719174039602011-07-10T09:03:59.948-07:002011-07-10T09:03:59.948-07:00Linda, sometimes squishy verses detailed is exactl...Linda, sometimes squishy verses detailed is exactly what we need. Thank you!!!Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-62651273419546200672011-07-10T09:03:10.919-07:002011-07-10T09:03:10.919-07:00Thanks Heather! Feel free to add anything you want...Thanks Heather! Feel free to add anything you want to share. Horses, etc...Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-61928528075055065272011-07-08T12:47:36.347-07:002011-07-08T12:47:36.347-07:00I LOVE this idea. I'm always trying to find ne...I LOVE this idea. I'm always trying to find new ways to research. My expertise... I'm a NYC resident so I know a lot about the different areas of the city. I have a black belt in Shotokan karate, so all those burning martial arts and fighting questions work for me. I taught English in Japan, so I can tell you all about living and working abroad as well as a TON about Japanese culture. I grew up in Brooklyn in a half Irish, half Italian family, so cultural questions are a go. I'm a Buddhist, but grew up Catholic. I work in Higher Education. I know all about the college scene. Oh, and I'm a HUGE horror movie buff. I can rattle off all kinds of details. :DTina Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892617933410379929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-38672030022667219192011-07-08T09:07:36.084-07:002011-07-08T09:07:36.084-07:00Great idea, Karlene! I have a business background ...Great idea, Karlene! I have a business background in health care delivery policy, pharmaceuticals and communications. More squishy than technical or specifically detail-oriented, but I'm always interested in brainstorming.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-86560320270606492142011-07-08T08:13:58.873-07:002011-07-08T08:13:58.873-07:00This is a fantastic idea Karlene! Thank you so muc...This is a fantastic idea Karlene! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and for coming up with this plan.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.com